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Notes on Your Notes

How do you learn to value your own creative process in a world so focused on results? Join writer Adam Lesser and director Joshua Townshend as we delve deep into the creative process across the storytelling spectrum–screenwriting, fiction, acting, directing, visual arts, sound design. We offer up tools, inspiration and insights that will transform your creative process.

Latest Episodes:

Directing Vs Coaching Jun 21, 2019

Show notes

Directing is about helping someone produce a finished creative project. Coaching is about helping someone develop as an artist. Why is this difference so important?

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com

Saying No To Say Yes Jun 13, 2019

Show notes

How do you learn to say no to everything not supportive of your creative projects? How is saying no actually saying yes to your deepest need? How do we draw boundaries with others and most importantly, with ourselves!?

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com

The What and The How Jun 08, 2019

Show notes

If we know were we want to go with a creative project, how do we remain open to HOW we get there?

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

Systems For Starting A Project May 31, 2019

Show notes

Why is it so hard for people to get going with their creative projects? What is the right frame for thinking about starting?

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

Adam's Top 10 Podcasts May 23, 2019

Show notes

Adam gets down and dirty with his top 10 podcasts that are either narrative or about narrative. What do our personal tastes tell us about the type of art we create? Also find out about some must listen podcasts!

The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson

Out On The Wire with Jessica Abel

30 for 30 on Bikram Yoga with Julia Lowrie Henderson

Dear Franklin Jones with Jonathan HirschHow sound with Rob RosenthalStartup season 1 with Alex BlumbergThe Moth Radio Hour Revisionist History (Malcolm Gladwell), This American Life (Ira Glass)The Shadows (Audio fiction from Caitlin Prest) jShort Cuts from the BBC Radio 4

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

Creative Visions and Accountability May 17, 2019

Show notes

How do you get in touch with your deepest creative vision AND execute that vision over a complex creative process? Adam and Joshua have answers!

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

* We have a Youtube Channel!*

The Value of Your Time May 09, 2019

Show notes

What do we actually want in return for our time? As artists, it has to be more than just money.

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

* We have a Youtube Channel!*

The Art of Listening May 02, 2019

Show notes

Why are people who can listen at an information and an emotional level better artists? How do we remember to listen?

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

* We have a Youtube Channel!*

Giving Great Notes Apr 25, 2019

Show notes

Giving people notes on their stories is a fraught exercise. Joshua and Adam examine the motivation for seeking notes from others and what helpful notes amount to. They also examine how to turn a note into a better draft of your story!

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Our episode about Choice Points

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

* We have a Youtube Channel!*

The Shelf Life of A Story Apr 18, 2019

Show notes

Why do some stories remain relevant long beyond the era in which they are created? The answer to this question points to why certain characters are fully engaging.

* Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July!

* Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear!

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* Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity

* Rate us on iTunes!*

* Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095*

* Find us on Instagram!*

* Join our Facebook Group*

* Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com*

* All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

* We have a Youtube Channel!*

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